Collaboratively Envisioning
New Possibilities for the
Future of Education
An interactive session using ASUʼs Possibility Thinking Bot

Possible Education
Learning Futures Collaborative

G(T)E LFC
Leader

G(T)E LFC
Co-Lead

G(T)E LFC
Co-Lead

Nicole Thompson;
Arizona State
University

Rachael O’Flaherty;
Arizona State
University

Tanya Pinkerton;
Arizona State
University

G(T)E LFC
Co-Lead
Deb Heim Martinez;
Arizona State
University

Session Goals
Explore how

Collaborate to

Co-create

the Possibility

address key

actionable

Thinking Bot

themes of the

ideas for the

sparks

Learning

future of

creative

Planet

education.

thinking.

Festival.

Session Outline
1

Introduction

2

Exploring Possibilities

3

Co-Creating Solutions

4

Sharing and Feedback

5

Reflection and Closing

Welcome and overview of the PTBot 10 minutes)

Theme-based brainstorming with the PTBot 25 minutes)

Design sprints to develop ideas 25 minutes)

Group pitches and input 10 minutes)

Summary and next steps 5 minutes)

What is the Possibility Thinking Bot?
AI-powered tool

Reimagine Possibilities

Collaborative Thinking

Designed to inspire creative, bold

Helps answer and expand on user

Supports diverse challenges

ideas.

prompts.

across diverse challenges.

Aligning with the Festival Themes
Peaceful Futures

Inner Development

Learning Ecosystems

AI for Lifelong Learning

Partnerships in Research

Education for Sustainability

Group Activity:
Brainstorming with the PTBot
Divide into groups
Form small groups 26 people)

Theme assignment
Each group is assigned/chooses a festival theme.

Generate Ideas
Use the PTBot to generate innovative ideas related to your theme.

Example Prompts
“How might we create inclusive education systems for a sustainable future?ˮ

Letʼs try it together:
Brainstorming with the PTBot
Divide into groups
Form small groups 26 people)

Theme assignment
Each group is assigned/chooses a festival theme.

Generate Ideas
Use the PTBot to generate innovative ideas related to your theme.

Example Prompts
“How might we create inclusive education systems for a sustainable future?ˮ

Design Sprints
1

2

3

4

5

Consider a “What if…ˮ
Select one idea from your brainstorming session.

Consider additional factors
Use the guiding questions from PTBot

Consider who benefits
Who benefits from this idea, and how?

Consider resources needed
What resources, action steps and/or partnerships are needed?

Consider what success in practice
What does success look like in practice?

Presenting Your Ideas
Pitch your ideas
1

2

3

Each group delivers a 12 minute pitch.

Share key insights
Share key insights and ideas for further development.

Encourage feedback
Encourage quick feedback from participants.

Looking Ahead
1
Summarize Key Themes
Recap the themes and ideas from the session.

2
Continue Using the PTBot
Highlight opportunities to use the PTBot in future projects.

3
Closing Prompt
“What is one bold, creative possibility for the future of education that we
havenʼt yet imagined?ˮ

Thank You for Participating!
Stay in touch with the Global (Teacher)
Education Collaborative

Possibility Thinking Tools and Resources

https://www.ronaldbeghetto.com/ptbots

PT Protocol